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Our top 5 cleaning companies in Edmonton
Most house cleaning in Edmonton is priced by the size of the home and how dirty it is on the first visit. A one-time deep clean takes longer than a regular visit because it covers baseboards, cabinet fronts, inside appliances and built-up grime in bathrooms, so expect the first booking to cost more than the ones after it. Two of the companies here publish starting prices: Hellamaid lists packages from $188 for a one-bedroom home or $55 per cleaner per hour with a three-hour minimum, and Miraculous Maids lists a Home Refresh package from $195. The others quote after a call or a visit.
Ask whether the cleaners are employees or independent contractors. An employee is on the company's payroll, its liability insurance and its WCB Alberta account, so an injury on your stairs or a broken lamp is the company's problem. A contractor may carry none of that, and the tax and insurance questions can land on you. MaidPro Edmonton says all of its cleaners are employees, and Miraculous Maids and TJ Magic Cleaner say their staff are covered by WCB.
Alberta has no provincial licence specific to house cleaning, so a licence number tells you little. Ask instead for proof of liability insurance and bonding, whether staff are background checked, and whether WCB coverage is in place. Every company on this list states at least insurance on its site.
Before the first visit, settle a few practical points. Most crews bring their own supplies and equipment, but tell them about pets, allergies or any product you want used. Ask how the satisfaction guarantee works: Sparkle & Sheen and TJ Magic Cleaner both promise a free return visit if you report a problem within 24 hours. Ask about cancellation and rescheduling fees; Hellamaid, for example, lets you reschedule for free with 24 hours notice. Tipping is up to you and is never required. If you will not be home, agree on how keys, lockbox codes or garage codes are stored and who on the crew can see them.
Renters booking a move-out clean should note that in Alberta a landlord can only deduct cleaning or damage costs from a security deposit if move-in and move-out inspection reports were done properly, and normal wear and tear cannot be charged. A thorough move-out clean, with the inside of the oven, fridge and cabinets done, is the cheapest way to protect a deposit.
